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Mountbatten Training CD - Workshop One

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Mountbatten training software

A Self-Paced Training CD for the Mountbatten Brailler (Writer, Plus and Pro Models Only)


Who should use this CD?

An interactive self-paced CD for Vision teachers, para-professionals, educational decision makers, class teachers, parents, and ǃ∂ new Mountbatten users!


How can you use the CD?
  • Build competencies in using the Mountbatten Brailler during three informative sessions completed at your own pace. Learning is reinforced with 26 Activities and 10 Self-Tests.
  • Navigate through this interactive program with mouse clicks or keyboard keys. Fully accessible, this CD has a built in, fully functional screen reader!
  • Use it as a Self-Paced Learning Program OR a Reference CD.

    • From the Main Menu you can go toǃ∂


    Session One

    What is a Mountbatten Brailler?

  • Uncover the benefits of electronic Braille technology
  • Learn about parts, ports and battery care
  • Find out how to load paper, and how to use the reading support feature
  • Discover how easy it is to use a well designed electronic keyboard
  • Learn how to access the Easy Guide for every day reference
  • Uncover the brilliant lesson plans developed by teachers in British Columbia and offered FREE!

    • Session Two

    Producing Braille

  • Get ideas on introducing the Mountbatten to new users, teachers and the class
  • Find out about the easy to use Learn Mode and voice response
  • Try out such features as automatic erase and correct
  • Learn about the magic of commands and utilise word wrap to enhance reading
  • Find out how to change line spacing, margin width or to center words
  • Use the Mountbatten memory to save files ready for embossing.

    • Session Three

    The Power of Connectivity

  • Discuss the challenging role of using assistive technology with blind kids
  • Find out how Braille can be translated into viewable text
  • Understand the power of the Mimic as a support tool for non-Braillers
  • Connect a PC keyboard and use the Qwerty keys to produce Braille
  • Meet synthetic speech and the power of audio support
  • Meet the productivity benefits of Advanced Mode
  • Emboss a file directory
  • Emboss a file stored in memory
  • Print a file stored in memory